A Must Buy
For anyone who wants to know which fork to use when or how to write a thank you note and how to introduce a Duchess to your best friend, get this book!
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Jan 30
Jul 19
A Not So Little “Thank You”
If you have been a regular visitor to Two Chums for any length of time, you know how important we believe that gratitude is to our lives. Read more
Mar 15
Initials Matter
Monograms are a timeless tradition. They are especially popular in the South. Mens’ shirts, children’s clothing, towels and bed linens, jewelry, silver serving pieces, even furniture can be beautifully personalized with a monogram. Read more
Jul 21
Jun 1
It’s A Shoe In
If you are anything like we are, there may be nothing that you LOVE getting more than a great pair of beautiful shoes! Today we have some “hacks” for shoes. If you aren’t familiar with the current popular definition of what a “hack” is, according to the urban dictionary, it is “a clever solution to a tricky problem.” So here we go with some clever solutions to some possible problems, and great ideas for taking care of your shoes. Read more
Apr 27
The Duchess Slant
No, it is not Catherine’s “slant” on life we are talking about. It has more to do with the way Her Royal Highness sits. Read more
Jul 19
Encore – The Little Black Dress and A Strand of Pearls
Summertime always seems to bring a flood of parties and social opportunities. Sometimes they are casual, sometimes formal but sometimes we aren’t sure what our attire should be. Enter Coco Chanel and her fashion wisdom.
No matter what your style is, there are two things that are timeless ~ the “little black dress” and pearls. Read more
Jul 17
Look Up From Your Phone
In an effort to live up to our mantra of love, joy and abundant living, we wanted to share this video that we think has some really good points to make for any of us who has a cell phone, tablet and/or computer….so basically ALL of us! Read more
May 6
Dear Chums – R.S.V.P. Etiquette
“Dear Chums,
I am having a shower for a friend’s daughter and have sent out the invitations. I did put RSVP on the invitation but have not heard from many of the invitees.” Read more
Apr 30
Dear Chums – Hat Etiquette
“Dear Chums,
My son balks at taking his hat off when sitting down to a meal. What is your feeling on this subject?” Read more
Apr 2
The Favor of a Reply is Requested
“Let’s have a baby shower! Where shall we start?”
Well, we Two Chums always start with deciding on a theme. We love to have a theme to follow as we are then able to tailor the whole party around that theme. Today we are going to speak specifically about baby showers, though what we are talking about would apply to any shower. Growing up in England, my introduction to showers was being invited to one an American friend of my Mother’s gave. I had a wonderful time and loved the concept although in England (and in fact in most parts of the world) showers are unheard of except the ones that get you wet outside, of which there are many!
Mar 6
Mind Your Manners!
Mind your manners, sounds like it is coming from a rigid Third Grade teacher with a stick in hand. On the contrary, one of the most loving things parents can do is to teach their children good manners. It will help them to be successful on the playground, in the classroom, throughout college, in the workplace and in all of their relationships.
I am sure we have all met children with especially good manners. What a delight they are to be around and how charming they sound! They stand out in contrast to those who have not been taught good manners. Read more
Feb 29
The Little Black Dress and A Strand of Pearls
No matter what your style is, there are two things that are timeless ~ the “little black dress” and pearls.
In the 1920’s Coco Chanel brought us the “little black dress” that eventually became, and continues to be, a symbol of chic and sophisticated simplicity. As Vogue magazine predicted at the time, it became, “a uniform for all women of taste”. Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffanys epitomized the standard for wearing the little black dress accessorized with pearls. Read more
Feb 28
To quote Coco Chanel…
“Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman.” ~ Coco Chanel
Oh Coco, what inspired words you speak!
This past Sunday, while the world watched the Oscars, there were many fabulous, stylish women who walked the red carpet.
I think that we all agree that there were, on the other hand, some pretty unfortunate dresses.
Feb 16
A Note From Lady Churchill
Because my darling father was an international banker, I had the absolute pleasure of travelling the world and living in many different countries. We lived in Trinidad and Hong Kong, New York and London, and finally, Nassau, Bahamas. I would take on accents by osmosis. Being Canadian, we would return to Canada in the summertime and our relatives would always know where we were living by the way I was talking. It offered me an amazing education. I met so many interesting people and what it taught me was that we are all the same, the world over, having the basic need of being able to love and being loved.
Feb 3
Chums Etiquette
{Photo by Lillian Bassman for Harper’s Bazaar 1950}
etiquette [et-i-kit, -ket] : noun
1. conventional requirements as to social behavior; proprieties of conduct as established in any class or community or for any occasion.
2. a prescribed or accepted code of usage in matters of ceremony, as at a court or in official or other formal observances.
3. the code of ethical behavior regarding professional practice or action among the members of a profession in their dealings with each other: medical etiquette.
This word, etiquette, seems to scare people a little bit but, in fact, we find that having a knowledge of acceptable etiquette makes us feel very comfortable where ever we may find ourselves. Your Two Chums absolutely LOVE etiquette books and are constantly looking something up to make sure they are on a good track.
Never be afraid to ask a friend an “etiquette question”. Please contact us if we can help you! Just click the “Dear Chums” button and question away! It will be our pleasure to help you.
